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No. 1 \January 30th 2020
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1864 STUDENTERSAMFUNNET
1849 AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY OF NORWAY (NLH)
1902 THE TOMCATS
1900 THE CLOCK BUILDING
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EDITOR IN CHIEF Anne Tove Græsdal Tornes Våge HEAD OF JOURNALISM Herman Bjørnson Hagen JOURNALISTS Jane Bergan Guro Størdal Marit Andrisdotter Kvam Sofia Basma Moen Julie Westergaard Karlsen Petter Nielsen Tilde Birgitte Dalberg
Anne Tove Græsdal Tornes Våge Editor in Chief tuntreet@samfunnetiaas.no
Have you ever heard the story of “The little Prince”? Every grown- up was a child once, but only some remember the feeling. The ones that remember probably were confused over how important, big, and at times boring the grown- up world seemed. This is the essence of the classic children’s book “The little Prince” (originally “Le petit prince”). As a graduate to be, and possibly finished at Ås, a children’s book like this one makes me think. The grown- up life comes suddenly and takes over, maybe more than wanted. For some, childhood can be difficult, but a good childhood is not necessary to adopt the characteristics that are so important later in life. Curiosity, creativity and honesty is characteristics everyone has got inside of them, especially
children. It is important not to forget this. Is it a lamb or just a box? What is actually important? Are numbers the only things that carry gravity? As students these questions might seem small, unimportant and obvious, but the more you think about it, the more complex they become. It is easy to forget what is really important. That you swore you would never become like those weirdo grown-ups, the ones that only focus on numbers and what they see as the important things. If there is something you should never forget, it is the child you once were.
HEAD OF PHOTOGRAPHY Nathalie Genevieve Bjørneby PHOTOGRAPHERS Tord Kristian F. Andersen Hanna Bruun Tørnby Simen Walbækken Tangen Sunniva Buvarp Schmitz Erik Tylleskär HEAD OF PROOFREADING Kristin Gilboe PROOFREADERS Ida Lunde Naalsund Mari Saure Bogen HEAD OF LAYOUT Martin Reigstad LAYOUT Runa Gjerland Martine Hana Løken Sunniva Herrestad GAME PAGE MASTER Andreas Bjørne Jacobsen HEAD OF TRANSLATION Kaja Mie Botnen TRANSLATION Nora Helgeland Aleksander Mæland Munkejord Kristian Bones Enger Tilde Milia Skaatun Astrid Kisen Ingrid Johanne Tangvik DISTRIBUTION Ingvild Munz Annlaug Gerritdina Pijfers ILLUSTRATION Oda Braar Wæge Ina Kristine Rykkelid
Tuntreet, an organ for Studentsamfunnet in Ås Tuntreet, Postbox 1211 1432 Ås E-mail: tuntreet@samfunnetiaas.no www.tuntreet.org Edition: Print: BK Grafisk, Sandefjord
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DELAYED EXAM GRADING
SPORTS COLUMN
THE HISTORY WE PASS BY
I HATE NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONERS
INTERVIEW WITH FIMKE
TWO BEERS WITH OSCAR MORK
38STUDENT DEMOCRACY - AN OVERVIEW
SAMFUNNET’S DEFIBRILLATOR
6 AT PYJAMA PARTY
TT REVIEW: NT-KIOSKEN
BOMB SHELTERS AT NMBU
OK AND NOT SO OK COURSES
BEER TASTING 101
SWINGKLUBBEN 30 YEARS
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Is the exam grading deadline delayed too often? Sofia Basma Moen Journalist
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Oda Braar Wæge Illustrator
Kristian Bones Enger Translator
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After exams are held at NMBU, the deadline for grading is set to three weeks. 9 out of 10 students have experienced during their studies that their exam grades have not returned within the deadline. Should this issue be taken seriously, or is it fine with a bit of leeway? Unexpected delays for 61 courses in one year Study regulations at NMBU state that if an examiner is afflicted with documented short-term illness, they can apply for an extended deadline equal to the duration of the sick leave. Yet we see time and again that grades arrive after the deadline in cases where no application for extension exists. In these cases, a fine of 20 NOK per student per working day is issued for grades that are delayed more than three days after the deadline. The fine starts from day one after the original deadline, unlike at other universities where they don’t start until a week after. In 2018, 61 courses at NMBU received fines.
Is the three-week deadline too short? Tuntreet conducted a survey about the NMBU-students’ experiences with delayed deadlines. Most of the students had experienced that the grading was not ready by the original deadline. One student reported that one of the grades last fall came 12 days late, without any sort of notice. It is also mentioned that even with the delays, some grades are given after the new deadline. Additionally, 1 in 5 students have experienced not getting the reasons for their final grade after asking for them. 24% report that they never received any feedback on an assignment, even though it was stated that they would. Concurrently, 20% of the NMBU students feel that the examiners don’t have enough time to grade the exams.
The fining system might be abolished The system was launched in 2008, and there was a significant decline in the number of delayed grades. Since then, there has not been a steady decline in the delays. Thus, the Learning Environments Committee, who proposed the fining system, now asks that the Headmaster evaluates the system. According to Tuntreet’s survey, it seems obvious that the delayed gradings is a widespread problem. But maybe there are better solutions than fines to reduce the amount of delays?
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There are more defibrillators on campus. You can find them at NIBIO, on the first floor at Biotek and at EIKA Sports-centre.
Samfunnet’s defribillator Petter Nielsen Journalist
Hanna Bruun Tørnby Photographer
Runa Gjerland Illustrator
Kristian Bones Enger Translator
Samfunnet at Ås recently acquired a defibrillator, located in the office wing. To learn more about the process behind this acquisition, we had a chat with the President and the Vice President of Samfunnet, Oscar Mork and Erik Sand. After applying to The Red Cross in Vestby and Ås, Samfunnet received the new heart defibrillator in January. Defibrillators are used to stop abnormal heart rhythms and help restore a proper heartbeat. Erik says that Samfunnet are pleased to have the defibrillator up and running, and they would like to thank the Red Cross for the gift. «A heart defibrillator is quite expensive, and we probably wouldn’t have purchased it if we had not received it as a gift», Oscar tells us. «We have a lot of people coming by, and it is convenient to have it in the building. This is also quite the central spot, with lots of activity happening nearby.» The heart defibrillator can be found in the office wing and is placed there with the intention of it being easily accessible for those who need it. It was also intentionally placed out of reach of 6
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public access, so that no one would come up with the bright idea of trying it out on the way home from a Bodega night. The office wing is open for everyone that volunteers at Samfunnet, and the defibrillator is easy to locate if it is ever needed. The defibrillator is easy to use and doesn’t require any training before operating. It is vital that CPR is performed while waiting for the defibrillator, and as soon as the defibrillator is opened it instructs you in how to use it properly. The machine tells you when to apply shock, when to perform CPR and when to check for circulation. The defibrillator is easy to use, but what Oscar said during our conversation rings true: “Hopefully we’ll never need to use it, that’s the best-case scenario”.
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Erik “Gregers” Sand informs us that the defribillator is registered at www.113.no (the official Norwegian website for first aid), so it is available through the app “Hjelp 113” and for emergency services who arrive in the area.
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TOGETHER WE ARE OVER 1200 VOLUNTEERS.
WHAT IS YOUR PART?
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KINO
TORSDAG 30. JANUAR 17.40 Frost 2 (2D, engelsk tale, 6) 20.00 Bombshell (12) SØNDAG 2. FEBRUAR 13.00 Elleville Elfrid (A) 15.00 Spion i aksjon (2D, norsk tale, 6) 17.20 Little Women (A) 20.10 1917 (15) ONSDAG 5. FEBRUAR 17.00 Little Women (A) 20.00 Månedens joker: Parasitt (12)
SØNDAG 9. FEBRUAR 14.00 Spion i aksjon (2D, norsk tale, 6) 16.30 Little Women (A) 19.30 Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of one Harley Quinn) (15) FREDAG 14. FEBRUAR 17.30 Sonic the Hedgehog (2D, engelske stemmer) 19.50 Parasitt (15) LØRDAG 15. FEBRUAR 14.00 Spion i aksjon (2D, norsk tale, 6) 16.20 1917 (15) 19.00 Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of one Harley Quinn) (15)
TORSDAG 6. FEBRUAR 17.30 Frost 2 (samisk tale, 6) 19.50 1917 (15)
KULTUR
TORSDAG 13. FEBRUAR 19.00 Odd Nordstoga – Min eigen song. Hver gang vi møtes-aktuelle Nordstoga kommer til kulturhuset med gamle klassikere og smakebiter fra et kommende soloalbum. Få billetter igjen! LØRDAG 29. FEBRUAR 20.00 Oscar Danielson. Denne mannen er sin helt egen sjanger, og av mange ansett som Sveriges beste tekstforfatter.
Fullstendig program for kultur og kino, samt priser og billettsalg finner du på våre hjemmesider www.askulturhus.no
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Sports Column
Vegard Høgi Olsen Sports Editorial
Herman Bjørnson Hagen Sports Editorial
Petter Nielsen Sports Editorial
Ingrid Johanne Tangvik Translator
For the first part of the column, we thought about writing some history about the sports organizations and sports arenas that we find on Campus Ås. We thought it would be exciting to learn more about the things we surround ourselves with daily and therefore found that this would be a natural place to begin the column. We start with NMBUI. NMBUI was founded in 1902, then under the name NLHI. At that time, it was one of the first student organizations at NLH (NMBU’S old name). Observant readers are surely able to draw the parallel of the Tomcats’ foundation that year. As the school has changed its name, NLHI has done so, and so it became UMBI before it switched to NMBUI as it is called today. Since the beginning, committed students have made sure to keep the sports teams alive, and the board of NMBUI has helped shape the everyday lives of many Ås students. The GG hall is a central part of most sports teams’ everyday lives. GG stands
for Georg Guttormsen, called “Geggen” - a fiery soul in Ås’ sports history. Georg served as a board member of the Norwegian Student Sports Association as early as 1950, and was chairman from 1955 to 1960. For his efforts here and on other platforms, “Geggen” was awarded the Grand Cross from the Student Society in Ås, the Participant Medal, the King’s Merit Medal and a number of sporting awards. For many years he worked for an indoor hall adjacent to the university, and when it was completed in 1989 it was named GG hall. Today, the GG hall is built into the Eika sports center, which is responsible for daily operations.
Storebrand Sports field was built on volunteer work towards the end of the 1940s. The field was designed by Olav Leif Moen, who was the first professor of landscape architecture in the Nordic region at NLH. The special feature of Storebrand as a facility is the grassy grandstand, which provides a very good view of sports events such as 3000-meter beer. In the next column, we will explore some of the sporting offers available at NMBU today.
Sports column is a new column written by the Sports Editor in Tuntreet. The sports editorial team consists of Editor Herman Bjørnson Hagen, Journalist Petter Nielsen and freelance journalist Vegard Høgi Olsen. Meetings in the Sports Editorial are often held in the sauna on a weekly basis and discussions can get heated. The sports column will contain information and opinions on sports at local and international level, and there will be both serious and more humorous articles. We mean everything from the World Cup in Quiddich to 3000m beer. Photo: Hansen, Otto/Akershusbasen The picture shows Storebrand and lesser-known Lillebrand (to the right of Storebrand) from 1948. Sources: https://digitaltmuseum.no/011012574604/fra-universitetsomradet-pa-as-studentsamfunnet-med-storebrand-stadion-1948/media?slide=0
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https://www.regjeringen.no/globalassets/upload/kd/hoeringsdok/2010/201001140/umb_aas.pdf https://nmbu.brage.unit.no/nmbu-xmlui/handle/11250/2480669
Coffee? Coffee. Astrid Kisen Translator
Oda Braar Wæge Illustrator
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Anne Tove Græsdal Tornes Våge Journalist
What is it exactly that makes us so addicted to coffee? It is caffeine. Do you know the differences in caffeine content between the coffee types? Here is a list: Coffee type Filter coffee Espresso Instant coffee Latte Tea Red bull
Coffee amount 237ml 30ml 237ml 237ml 237ml 237ml
Caffeine amount 95-200mg 27-75mg 27-173mg 63-175 mg ca. 26 mg ca. 77,4mg
Which factors contribute to the caffeine content? Type of beans Bean type is important to the caffeine content. Roughly 70% of all beans being used is the type Coffea arabica, but it doesn’t contain the most caffeine. For example, Coffea robusta has almost double the amount of caffeine compared to arabica. Roasting the beans How long you roast the beans effect the caffeine amount. The longer they are roasted, the less caffeine they contain. This means that a light or medium roast actually contains more caffeine than a dark roast. You might
Source: https://www.roastycoffee.com/caffeine/
get tricked by the strong flavour of a dark roast, but it gives less of a kick due to less caffeine. Type of coffee By type of coffee, we mean how thoroughly the beans have been ground. A finer ground coffee will give you more caffeine. This is one of the reasons espresso has a higher caffeine content compared to e.g. pressed coffee. Water Water is essential to get the best taste, in addition to caffeine. A temperature between 90 and 95 degrees Celsius gives more caffeine compared to other temperatures.
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Six at Pyjamas Party The 10th of January, Tuntreet went to Samfunnet to explore the student bodies’ sleeping habits. The students seem to be very home-loving and clean – at least according to themselves. Questions:
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Where are you sleeping tonight? How comfy is your bed? When did you last change your bed sheets?
Kristian Kramsås, 23 years old, Food Science 1. We’ll see, I hope to meet a special guy. 2. I bought the most expensive one at IKEA. It’s comfy. 3. Yesterday.
Fredrik Leergaard, 22 years old, Economics
Marianne Strand Torvanger, Unknown, Unknown
1. Pentagon. 2. I have eight teddy bears and LED lights. 3. Three days ago. I now have completely new bed sheets, which were a Christmas gift.
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Eh, at my home. 5/10. It’s fine, but narrow. A week ago.
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Mette Espedal Brynildsrud, 23 years old, Biology 1. 2. 3.
I will hopefully sleep at home. My bed is 120 centimetres of pure pleasure. The day before yesterday. I wash my bed sheets with fabric softener.
Kristian Molvær Løndal, 23 år, Chemistryand biotechnology 1. I’ll sleep at the Prærien. 2. 4/10 3. 18th of December.
Oskar Nordberg, way too old, Food science 1. In my own bed? 2. 3/10. 3. Three days ago. I bought new bed sheets and a duvet with more, three days ago. Issue 01 Year 75
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The History We Pass By
Martine Hana Løken Journalist
Simen Walbækken Tangen Photographer Aleksander Mæland Munkejord Translator
At NMBU’s website there’s a list of statues and memorials at campus. These are raised in memory of central individuals throughout the history of agricultural education. Still, many among us are uninformed about who these people really are. As such, Tuntreet decided to delve into the great wide web and find out what exactly brought them to their fame. Here’s a short summary.
Dahlstøtta Agricultural schools emerged after the dissolution of the union. However, there weren’t many qualified teachers, so ideas formed of founding an institution for higher agricultural education. That’s where the swede Frederik August Dahl (1818-1890), who this statue honors, comes into play. Dahl was recruited as an advisor for the development of the higher agricultural education. With experience as manager for a larger agricultural property and teacher at the Ultuna Institute of Agriculture in Sweden, he was a rational choice. Dahl became the first Head of Administration of the institution, from 1858 to 1880. The education itself began on October 1st, 1859.
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Sverdrupbysten Jacob Liv Borch Sverdrup (1775-1841) was born in Nærøy, Trøndelag. He became a pioneer within agricultural operation, and in 1825 he bought a farm which he transformed into a school of agriculture. The farm was “Nedre Semb” in Borre, and it became the first agricultural school in Norway. He ran the school until state subsidies were cancelled in 1936.
Falsenstøtta This statue stands on the grounds of the “Vollebekk” farm. The farm was, on Dahl’s recommendation, bought by the Agricultural University of Norway during its founding. Vollebekk was home to Christian Magnus Falsen (1782-1830), district court judge of Follo. He lived here, and among other things wrote his draft of the constitution. He is referred to as Father of the Constitution. So next time you pass by Falsenstøtta, don’t forget you’re treading where the Father of the Constitution called home.
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TUNTREET Sources: https://www.nmbu.no/historier/landbrukshistorie/ historie/node/12448 https://nbl.snl.no/Abel_Bergstr%C3%B8m https://nbl.snl.no/Christian_Magnus_Falsen https://nbl.snl.no/Johan_Hirsch
Kollerbautaen Carl Theodor Fredrik Koller (1827-1897) was born in Fredrikstad. He studied agriculture in both Norway and Denmark, and from 1857 he worked as manager at the agricultural school in Oppland. In 1880 he became Head of Administration of NLH and kept this position until 1895. During his time as Head of Administration he improved the education and simplified operations of the school.
https://snl.no/Carl_Theodor_Fredrik_Koller https://nbl.snl.no/Bastian_R_Larsen https://nbl.snl.no/Harald_Skjervold https://snl.no/Jacob_Liv_Borch_Sverdrup
Larsenbysten Bastian Reinhold Larsen (1856-1919) was professor and Head of Administration at the Agricultural University of Norway culture from 1913 to 1918. However, his scientific contributions are more interesting. Larsen was a pioneer within plant research. He is known for implementing seed testing in Norway, but also for being the first person in this country to conduct organized research on cultivation. Back in the days where agricultural research methods were severely scarce, Larsen developed several methods that are still used. He quickly realized the importance of seed quality and dedicated his life to the research. In 1909 he was ordered Knight 1st Class in the Order of St. Olav for his contributions to agricultural research. Hirschstatuen Johan Leuthäuser Hirsch (1843-1923) was born in Ringsaker, but his family moved to Ryfylke and later to Sogn. He started out working at the family farm and went to an agricultural school before he came to the school in Ås. As Ås-alumnus of 1865, Hirsch was employed as a teacher at the school of agriculture in Mo, and later had several other jobs within agriculture and education. In 1895 he became Head of Administration at the Agricultural University of Norway in Ås. Hirsh put emphasis on implementing more theoretical subjects into the vocational educations, in order to compete with the Folk High Schools. As a result of this work, the Agricultural University of Norway was upgraded to a “Scientific School” in 1897.
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Skjervoldstøtta Harald Skjervold (1907-1995) is among the few Norwegian voices of agricultural research who has made international breakthrough. His thoughts and methods worked great for practical use, and he is accountable for a good bit of progress in Norwegian livestock production in the second half of the 1900’s. Skjervold grew up on a farm on the countryside and was Alumnus of the Agricultural University of Norway in 1943. In 1965 he was hired as leader of experiments and professor at the Institute for livestock production, at the school. He worked there the rest of his life. He started using salmon as test subjects but realized that the breeding of salmon could be a valuable industry in itself. Thus, he contributed to the development of pisciculture in Norway.
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The first Tuntreet review of the decade Anne Tove Græsdal Tornes Våge Journalist & Translator
Tord Kristian F. Andersen Photographer
Herman Bjørnson Hagen Journalist & Translator
Hung over students do not always have the energy reserve to cook their own dinner. In times like that it is good to have a kiosk, like the one we have in the Ås city centre, to fill our needs. The NT kiosk is in the tiny mall along with Kiwi, where you can get everything from candy to microwaved noodles. After a long day at the Tuntreet-office the editors made their way to the famous kiosk to fight their hunger. Which is why we decided to review the food we got.
Price Sushi: 6/10 Fried scampi: 5/10 Fried noodles with beef: 4/10
Taste Sushi: 8/10 Fried scampi: 7/10 Fried noodles with beef: 4/10
Quality Sushi: 7,5/10 Fried scampi: 6/10 Fried noodles with beef: 5/10
Appearance Sushi: 9/10 Fried scampi: 5/10 Fried noodles with beef: 7/10
All in all Sushi: 7,6/10 Fried scampi: 5,75/10 Fried noodles with beef: 5/10
The NT kiosks final score turns out as 6,12/10. Therefore, we conclude that if you truly need food, and do not have the energy to cook it yourself, then NT kiosk is an all right alternative.
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I Hate New Year Resolutioners! Tilde Birgitte Dalberg Journalist
Oda Braar Wæge Illustrator
Ingrid Johanne Tangvik Translator
The new year started off in the usual fashion, the gyms filled to the brim with hopeful people with resolutions that are going to change their lives. I am of course talking about the so called “New Years resolutioners”- and yes, I hate them. Our memberships may cost the same, but you can’t just show up, occupy the entire gym, and think that you own the place as much as I do. Me and the other people who actually work out all year round, need every square meter we can get. The more stickers you got during Eika challenge, the more you deserve to work out here. You guys are very annoying, and I’ll go to great lengths to make you understand this. You always snatch the weights that I am going to use, and if I want to warm up on the treadmill, I often have to wait a couple of minutes before a new one is free. It is horrible, and so insufferable that I have to make loud complaints to the other people at the gym about you. Not only because you are a nuisance, but also to make sure that all of the other people will not think that I am a New Years resolutioner. That would be terrible. I do not care that you sort of want to change your lives for the better, reach new goals or become healthier. If this really was something you wanted, you would have started a long time ago. You are literally helpless. On that note, I can’t resist rubbing this in your faces as much as possible. If we are doing the same exercise, I often put on some more kilos than usual. It doesn’t matter if the extra weights make my technique insufficient, as long as it makes
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it crystal clear that you have a long way to go. Know your place in the pecking order, for christ sake! I have found it necessary to change my entire workout routine for January and February. It is no longer about gains, but about showing off. I have almost completely transitioned into doing only the exercises I am best at. A lot because I can then drop the (heavy) weights on the floor with a loud THUD. I also have to waste a lot of time on marking my territory by hurling the weights around me. This can be advanced by placing my stuff on the bench that I am not really using. In that way it won’t be occupied. Don’t expect me to clean up after myself. And don’t expect me to share any of the manuals with you. And when I take a break in between the sets, it’s much better for the weights to stay untouched. Greeting the New Years resolutioners welcome is something you’ll never see me do. With all that said, I hope that when i return in January you all have found something better to do rather than going to the gym. I have namely spent too much time on the couch and eaten too much junk this christmas, and I need to get back into shape. 2020 is also the year when I am going to get my shit together when it comes to working out. And my strength is going to increase faster than ever before. To accomplish this, me and my ego need as much space as we can get. Thank you for your attention!
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MEET YOUR FUTURE EMPLOYER FEBRUARY 26th IN AUD.MAX PROGRAMME OF THE DAY 12:00 - 15:30 The fair is open 11:00 - 12:00 Jobseeker workshop with The Career Centre & Express Rekruttering (Møterommet - in Norwegian)
12:00 - 15:30 Get your resume reviewed by the Career Centre (Aud.Max Foyer)
12:00 - 15:30 Get your resume photo taken (Photostudio in Aud.Max)
16:00 - 18:00 Teambuilding for companies and students with golden tickets (Johannes)
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Benefit from the possibilities at The Business Day 2020 Wednesday the 26th of February the Business Day of 2020 kicks off. A selection of businesses from a broad specter of fields hope to meet you - the NMBU student ready for (or just curious about) all the opportunities they have to offer. Whether you are looking for a full-time position after your finished education, part-time, summerjobs, internships or cooperation on your master’s thesis, there is something for everyone here. In addition to the chance to get to know potential employers, there will be several activities benificial to your career. Preceeding the Business Day, the Career Center and Express Rekruttering will give
a course in job application in Møterommet at Samfunnet. (This course requires you to sign up via the link on the Business Day page on Facebook). During the Business Day, it is possible to get your CV- photo taken professionally in the photo committees’ studio. The Career Center also offers a readthrough and help with your CV.
The Business Committee at NMBU wishes you a warm welcome as you join us at NMBU’s biggest career promoting event of the spring.
Volunteer Just as last time, it is possible to volunteer at the Business Day as a way to do your community service at Samfunnet. As a volunteer, you will be responsible for hosting one of the businesses throughout the day. Your duties will be to greet them, help them with rigging and tending to
The Business Committee’s events this term February 10th – Business evening with Teach First Norway Teach First Norway will present their development program for students of Science
their needs during the day. We stribe to give our hosts a business that is relevant to their education. In this way, your service will also be an oppurtunity for you to network.
February 12th – BBusiness presentation with AF Gruppen AF Gruppen visits to talk about job opportunities at their firm
Februar 26th – The Business Day
Kaja Mie Botnen Translator
March 19th – Starting work, now what? – with Tekna One of Tekna’s accomplished lawyers goes in-depth regarding your rights and duties as an employee
March 27th – Ås-and-onwards NMBU alumni talk about the road from studylife to worklife
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BOMB SHELTERS AT NMBU Marit Andrisdotter Kvam Journalist
This new decade started with a concerning threat of nuclear war. Tuntreet was therefore quick to reveal the possibilities to survive by using NMBU's refuge shelters, also called bomb shelters. Are you fearing a Third World War with Trump in power? Do you know where to seek shelter if NMBU were to be attacked? Where were you when the Civil Defence tested their sirens? Have you ever thought about what to do if it suddenly weren't a test anymore? Tuntreet discovered that NMBU has nine bomb shelters at their premises, and SiÅs has two additional ones. There is also a public shelter in the town center. The bomb shelters on campus are spread out evenly throughout the area. It could be a good idea to know which ones are near you, so you won't be badly prepared if an attack were to happen, and you need a place to seek shelter. What is a bomb shelter? The Civil Defence defines a refuge shelter as “refuge shelters are permanent rooms for protection to reduce the scope of injuries to the people during war actions”. Most of them were built after WW2, particularly during The Cold War. There are about 20 000 bomb shelters in Norway today, with room for about 2.5 million people. The majority of the shelters are in central areas – so if you live in rural regions, you might as well start doomsday prepping. 22 Issue 01 Year 75
Tord Kristian F. Andersen Journalist and photographer
Simen Walbækken Tangen Contributor
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Messy rooms So where are these aged bom b shelters? NMBU’s property department could inform tha t there are shelters in TF, Sørhellinga, Jordfag, Volleb ekk and in Husdyrfagbygget . After a conversation with The Civil Defence they explained that there were 6 additi onal shelter on campus and Pentagon, as shown on the map . Whether there is a shelter in the new veterinary buildi ng is unknown, as Tuntreet could not get in touch with the project leader. The Property Department let us into the she lters at TF, Sørhellinga and Jordfagsbygningen, as well as Mølla. All the rooms we visite d are now used as archives and storage. The quality of the shelters vary to an extent. Common for all of them are the yellow sig ns, that shows the way to the rooms with a glowing yellow “BOMB SHELTER”. And the hea vy oversized doors are there to protect us from conflict and strife. The largest of the thr ee rooms, at Sørhellinga, can hold 350 people. Today, it hol ds a few thousand books. The emergency exit leads out to a grate behind the building. The facilities have both showers and dry toilets. If the air wer e to get contaminated, there is also an air filtering system . At the TF-building, the shelter has a capacity of roughly 150 people. The stuff stored here ranges from photo s from the agricultural show at Ekeberg, a summary of the dairy cow seminar in 1987, and old computers. Even thoug h the bomb shelters are constructed to protect humans, they are now being used to protect technological devices of historic impor tance. If you ever were to need the room, there are plenty of stuff to keep you entertained. It also contains a water tank and toilet. The bomb shelter at Jordfagbygningen reflects its old age through thin doors and a capacity for only 30 peopl e. This was a very messy room, and smelled like a basem ent with dirt floors (ironically enough, jord=dirt). This one had an emergency exit through a very rusty hatch. In other words, your exit might be questionable. It is easy to speculate whether NMBU prioritises old computers over students, but this is not the case. If an attac k were to happen, the owner of the bomb shelter has 72 hours to clear out the room, and prepare it for people. This law is found in Regulations regarding Refuge shelters §36. Even though the rooms are used as storage, they are still regis tered as *active*. The security information taped to the wall as not been updated in a few decades.
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How to; bomb shelters If an attack happens, or you are ever in need of shelter, the Civil Defence has some recommendations on what to bring, and what not to bring. Refuge shelters are made to protect civilians from war actions. In the old days, they were meant as protection from mainly bombings, while newer shelters protect from nuclear and chemical attacks, and other dangers where you shouldn’t be above ground. The Civil Defence recommend bringing your ID (important whether you are at Samfunnet or in a bomb shelter!), toiletries and medication, sleeping equipment, food and drinks and reading material. However, lack of reading material won’t be an issue if you happen to seek shelter in the archives. Remember to not bring unnecessary stuff. The leader in the group might forbid loud conversations and remarks, as to avoid unrest and distress. In short, find the bomb shelter, bring enough supply to survive for a while and keep calm. The bomb shelters are a blast from the past. From the time when people had to take into consideration what to do if a war were to happen in Norway. Even though the bomb shelters don’t seem as relevant to us here in Ås in 2020, they are a reminder of what could have happened, and what may happen in the future. A special thanks from Tuntreet to Rune Larsen from The Civil Defence, and Gunnar Pretorius from NMBU’s property department for their cooperation and assistance.
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Tord Kristian F. Andersen Journalist Tilde Milia Skaatun Translator
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Banner-bearer Fimke
UKA grows and flourishes, the UKA year is upon us, and it’s not long before miniUKA is starting in full. Because of this, Tuntreet has sat down with UKAs chief herself, Fimke Pijfers, and uncovered what she’s looking forward to the most as the best and most entertaining UKE of Norway is closing in. “It’s been incredibly fun – and incredibly strange” is her answer when we ask how she has felt watching the organization grow. UKA in Ås consists of a board of 8 elected members and has hired the lot of 74 committee chiefs during last spring and autumn. Fimke’s “Oh shit” moment came when she realized how many people she has to keep track of, she recalls. A related memory was when a friend of her messaged to say that she had been added to the Wikipedia page “UKA in Ås” together with previous UKE chiefs.
Proud mother hen Despite watching over a lot of people, Fimke doesn’t consider herself a day-care nanny, but rather a proud mother hen. “We’ve been truly fortunate with the hired committee chiefs” she brags. Now that all the positions are filled, the board can focus on the bigger goals like sustainability and environment. To guide the committee chiefs, and eventually the volunteers, is a central part of the board’s responsibilities. Fimke would like to emphasize that there’s a volunteer position for everyone, and she urges all students to apply. “These are the contributions that make the festival possible” she says. Fimke says that you’re free to apply together with someone you know, but she wants to make it clear that you may also find yourself “making friends for life” by being a volunteer. Many will form life-long relationships during UKA. When asked how she feels about this, Fimke says she expects invitations to several weddings due to UKA.
What circulates within UKA? February 5th is the miniUKA release, where the committee chiefs will be hosting info booths and answering all questions. The secret graphic profile will also be unveiled here. Apart from this, the menu for the UKEgrill is ready, and developments of the UKEbeer and UKEsong is in progress. Fimke says she’s really looking forward to this. During UKA2018 she, as head chef, got the honour of eating the last UKEburger. She is embarrassed to admit that this was an emotional moment for her. UKA in Ås is old and rich with tradition, and the festival means a lot to Fimke. But she’s not afraid to tug on the roots of the 50th UKA. Finally, Fimke exclaims “Join UKA!”. Curious students are welcome to reach out and ask her questions. “I am pretty kind”, she concludes.
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Okay and not so okay courses at NMBU The Norwegian University of Life Sciences offers a broad variety of courses. Some of them are mandatory, and a lot of them are optional. Some are considered simple, while others are challenging. Tuntreet has conducted a survey to determine which courses the students find okay, and which courses they don’t. The ones with the most practical training and least amount of work were deemed as the coolest. More comprehensive courses and the ones that felt irrelevant to the students’ study programs, were considered less cool. Okay courses TBA100 The Heritage of Buildings The course focuses on common European vernacular architecture throughout the ages. The main focus is on vernacular architecture, the historical development of societies, and the conservation of old buildings. The course includes an eighthour field trip. Numerous students find this course to be quite all right. HFX131 – Introduction to Norwegian animaland aquaculture production The aim of this course is to get a glimpse of the Norwegian livestock production and the related industries, in addition to public administration. There are field trips and an option for practical training with livestock. Reports are written based on the field trip. However, the main purpose of the trip is for the students get to know each other. LAFT210 – Drawing – a Visual Language Here you develop your skills and knowledge
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Marit Andrisdotter Kvam Journalist
Aleksander Mæland Munkejord Translator
of drawing, shapes and colors. There are lectures about different drawing techniques. The lectures are compulsory, and there are mandatory assignments.
KJM340 – Instrumental Inorganic Analysis The course is a combination of lab practice and theory. There are a lot of compulsory activities that need to be passed: A lab journal, four reports without a grade, and a passed grade on three reports.
MVI276 – Brewing In Brewing you study the process of producing beer, the value of the raw materials and different methods of brewing beer. There are exercises and practical training in the course, and a written exam determines 100% your grade. PJH241 - Potato production This course teaches everything about potatoes in one august block; the biology of the potato, the climate and growing conditions, cultivation, watering… The list goes on. The course runs on odd-numbered years. There’s a lot of practical training, and you hold a final presentation. HFX208 – Beekeeping As suggested by the title you get an introduction to beekeeping, with emphasis on the biology of bees. Several relevant topics are presented, and you get an extensive overview of the art of beekeeping. There’s also a good bit of practical training. There are lectures in both the June and August blocks. Less okay courses LAA215 – Landscape Design and Constructions This is a comprehensive course worth 15 credits. The examination is continuous, with a grade. It implies a large workload, caused by multiple small assignments and a comprehensive design project. The course covers several topics within landscape architecture, into the details.
PHI100 – Examen philosophicum Also known as Ex-phil. The course that nobody can avoid, and at the same time has a disproportionally high failure rate. The aim is to improve the student’s ability in critical thinking, and the ability to obtain knowledge. There’s history of both science and philosophy, in addition to ethics and the philosophy of science; all of which feels irrelevant to most students. STAT100 – Statistics A majority of the students at NMBU have to go through the statistics course. There are lots of compulsory activities, and a final written exam. Every week there’s a web based assignment, and you need to pass at least 80% of them. The course covers the fundamentals of statistics, and the heavy workload makes it a tough course. MATH100 – Introductory Mathematics MATH100 is a 10-credit course that most first-year students attend. A good amount of people do so in order to fill up the required amount of science-subjects in their study program. This is sciencerelated math, which is especially rough if you studied vocational math back in high school. There’s problem solving, exercises and study groups. It’s a time-consuming course, with an extensive curriculum.
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Table of okey and not so ocay courses TBA100 – The Heritage of Buildings
5 credits
Passed/failed depending on class attendance at lectures.
HFX131 – Introduction to Norwegian animal- and aquaculture production
5 credits
Report from field trip: Passed/failed
LAFT210 – Drawing – A Visual Language
5 credits
Passed/failed
MVI276 – Brewing
5 credits
Written exam
PJH241 – Potato production
5 credits
Passed/failed
HFX208 – Beekeeping
5 credits
Oral exam
LAA215 – Landscape Design and Constructions
15 credits
Continous examination
KJM340 – Instrumental Inorganic Analysis
10 credits
Continous examination
PHI100 – Examen philosophicum
10 credits
Written exam
STAT100 – Statistics
10 credits
Written exam
MATH100 – Introductory Mathematics
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Two coffees with Revue-father Oscar Martine Hana Løken Journalist and translator
«We were in the same fresher’s group, do you recall? Breakfast at Krona over there?” Oscar exclaims, waving his arm in the general direction. I have to admit, I do not remember it. New and shy and hiding behind a mask of individuality, I didn’t focus much on the people around me. If the fresher’s breakfast had been held half a year later, I would without a doubt have remembered Oscar. The moment the world of Studentsamfunnet revealed itself to us newly arrived, Oscar threw himself into it with gusto. From up on stage and behind the curtains, Oscar plays a role in
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most things. Most of us have without doubt reaped the rewards. From Bærum to the Countryside A dark November day in the mid-90’s, Oscar was born in Norway’s Capital of Snobs. He was, like all other people from Bærum, born into a life of overpriced cars, champagne, and bickering’s over the priciest prom dress. With roots from the western coast however, he was raised in the strict Sunnmørian way, and there was never made a Bærumsstereotype of young Oscar. In class he was the black sheep in a sea of white.
Erik Tylleskär Photographer
The revue fairytale, from which we all know him, had its start here. Outcasts seek each other out, and with a group of other weirdos he started acting in revues. Together with his friends and fellow thespians, revue by revue got carried out. Thus, Oscar was formed into the hardcore stage artist he is today. His childhood was good. What are Studies? Let’s Perform a Skit Instead Autumn of 2015, Oscar packed his knapsack and his coffer and left the nest for a new life at the Agrametropole. I remember, because I arrived the same year. Funny, how things coincide. Sitting
TWO BEERS in his Pomona living room, we reminisce on how we chose which Uni to attend. It becomes clear that academic quality wasn’t the highest priority. “Well, I’d heard that the UKE-revue is performed here, so that’s the main reason I chose Ås. And I knew I wanted to study chemistry or biotech or something like that”, he laughs. Given how thickly the spirit of the stage runs in his veins, this answer isn’t unexpected. We got to know his dedication to the creative arts already his first autumn here, when he secured a spot as UKE-actor in the 2016 revue. From here, I recall him. As a new hopeful, I secured a spot first as costumer NK, then as costumer KS. From here, our paths interwove. His fabulous acting skills cannot be denied, and as a backstageworker, I remember them better than most. From here it spiralled, and Oscar continued as Chief of Revue 2018, and as chairman of Samfunnet presently. The stage lighting smiles at him, but Oscar’s work isn’t limited to the spotlight. From backstage he’s also speed-testing alternative careers. During UKA 2018, new curtains were to be made for the Aud Max stage, and Oscar got to try out as seamster. In a last-minute effort, chief of props, chief of costumes and Oscar stayed up all night sowing the curtains. The evening before opening night. “I probably sewed all of 10cm!” he says, smiling. In general, the very same year, he tried his hand at most of the jobs involving the revue. “I contributed as stage manager, tailor of costumes and tinkerer of props. But I didn’t get to try working the sound or lighting; you need a bit more training for that”. On the qualities of creative activities in Ås, Oscar highlights the spontaneity. “Ås is small enough that you can participate in everything, if your will is strong. You don’t have to choose just one activity. In addition, there’s room for everyone, and you can be as weird or eccentric as you like. No one will look down their nose at you for that”. In such an environment it’s no wonder he wants to contribute. A Well-Known Face Hidden Behind Lens and Screen Even though his road to Ås-fame was paved by revues, Oscar, like anyone, occasionally needs a break from counterweight for attention, than being the one hiding
behind the lens? Passion for photography. Indeed, it’s largely due to Oscar that the Photography club still exists. On his younger days, when he was but a fresher at Ås, he came across a post at the Photography club’s Facebook site. “We can’t be bothered, so we’ll be closing down the club”. To let such a unique club fade into history was not in Oscar’s nature. Together with Gunnar, Kristian, Petter Meeg, and later, Tylle, he hijacked the club and continued its running. Have you been to the Café club quiz one Thursday, and seen the wall preened with photographs? If so, you’ve observed a part of Oscar’s Ås legacy. From Complete Gravity to Fun and Games Leaving Oscar’s home in Pomona, we walk the few hundred meters to the home of his good friend and former roommate, Tylle. It’s here, immersed in conversation, that all the lesser known accomplishments and fun facts emerge. Oscar regales us with the tale of when he was confused for the king. It happened during UKA in Trondheim, with all the partying and sleep deprivation it entails. One night the partying got a little out of hand, and the morning after greeted Oscar and his mates with a heavy hangover and a dramatic regression of their handsome
visage. Somewhat battered they ventured into the streets, and when Oscar spotted a marble staircase his dramatic streak struck. At the top of the stairs he momentarily posed. A small girl and her father passed by, but they stopped for a beat. And in the too high pitched and somewhat embarrassing voice children have to make to be heard; “Daddy, is that the king!?!?!”. It is said that drugs age you. Clearly, a night of drinking temporarily adds 50 years to your looks. But it’s not only in moments damaged by alcohol that Oscar can be mistaken for an old man. Young as he is, he refers to himself as an oldie, somewhat trapped in a young man’s body. This is expressed with his large collection of knitted woolen sweaters (lovingly called “grandpa sweaters” by parts of the global fashion elite), and his penchant for expensive coffee. “Twice monthly I receive a packet of luxury coffee in the mail”, he points out. He’s also a bit of a homebody, which may be seen as an old people’s trait. Indeed, he dislikes travel. Unless it’s to somewhere you can drive. Another Oscar-trait is his student worthy resourcefulness. Alternate solutions to (potential) problems is something he has aplenty. During UKA 2016 this was brilliantly shown through what he calls
the karate intoxication. As an UKE-actor he didn’t get off till about nine in the evening revue nights. That never left much time for a pre-party. So before a concert he, Svein and Even ran home so they could get appropriately plastered in time for the evening festivities. They’d put a bottle of Jäger in the freezer in advance, and then they proceeded to marathon drink. The bottle was empty within half an hour. A display of proper student spirit, if I may say so. Oscar’s creative skills were also tested when he and his roomates had a giant frying pan where the non-stick layer had flaked off. Thus, it was put on the patio, and used as an ashtray by party smokers, residents and visitors alike. After a while it started to fill up, and of course it was at this time his mom decided to pay a visit. Upon seeing a photo of him with a cig that he’d hung, she asked if he’d started smoking, and to this he answered; “No, only when I’m acting
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tough.” Not long after she discovered the pan-turned-ahstray, and exclaimed “well, I see you act a lot, then?” Ending on a Quiet Note The amount of stories and projects Oscar has under his belt is incredible. It almost exhausts you, just to listen. And yes, like everyone else, he occasionally needs a break. For Oscar, this break arrives at summertime. “Every summer, just after finals, I exile myself to the mountains. Away from everything and everyone.” And if he still uses some energy on carpentry, well, no one needs to be the wiser. Let us all have a toast and celebrate that Oscar returns every year. The student life would be much the poorer for his absence. With a journal full of notes and a free pass to exaggerate, I consider the conversation a success. I leave the house and walk into the winter night to make my way home. There’s an article I need to write.
Greetings from friends.. I was a buddy for Oscars year when he first started at Ås. It was clear to me from the getog that he was different from the rest, and so I adopted him immediatly. Even though he came straight from upper high, he was an old soul in a young body. He was a baron of tobacco with experiences and wisdom beyond his years. Meeting Oscar made me rethink my views on reincarnation. His strong moral compass made him immune to modern-day temptations, just another proof that he is indeed an immortal soul passing through the Ås-bubble. With all his strong sides, he is truly in his element in a revue setting or a nachspiel. If you stay awake into the wee hours of the morning, the discussion turns philosophical with a dash of obscure Bob Dylan deep cuts and Cornelis Vreeswijk on the guitar.
TWO BEERS TO BRUNE on analogue photography, a ball and chain I still drag around with me. We have meandered around many an abandoned builing in the name of photography, or had spontaneous outings in the middle of the night to take pictures of the stars. On short notice, he agreed to be the bassplayer when Tylle + Bleksprutene had a concert during UKAlarm, and regardless of having just one too many UKEbeers in his sysytem at the time (in my opinion) he became the melodic fundament for the entire concert. The thing I miss the most now that I no longer live with Oscazar, is his morning ritual. Fancy coffee brewed by hand, complimented by a contemplating silence or warm discussion. Always a good way to start the day and something everyone from Dr. Antonio Flamingos recidence miss deeply. Warm regards, Tylle (and Espen a bit <3)
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Dear Oscar, We have told you before that you are a man of many contradictions, but we have come to realize that it might be more fitting to call you a chameleon? Oscar is a guy from the poshest place near Oslo who only wears ripped Levi 501’s and boots, speaks full blown Stryndialect, builds houses with polish people, discuss pizza with italians, is a good chef, jokes like a granddad and gets embarresed like a teenage boy when “mom” dances at a party. You rarely do what we reckon you will do, and constantly show us new sides of yourself. In board meetings, you’d always play the devils advocate and would often ask us “what if?”. Every once in a while you would get terribly annoyed with how simple we all were, especially when we wanted to book “russemusic”. You have a lot of conviction, and easily convinced all of us that Hvitmalt Gjerde would be a huge success. (Heh Heh). Just when we think you’re not all that practical or hands-on, you’ll spend an entire night sewing a stage curtain. You always have your ducks in a row more than we think, and cash in A’s after school terms where we others just barely scratch through. There is, however, one area where you need help; your hair. Here, Agnes needs to reprimand you every once in a while and tell you to cut it again. On outings, you are always the one to get along with all of us, and you are open to get to know new people. You are also the one to feel the smartest in a gala uniform. Let’s not forget the six year old girl in Trondheim who saw you in gala and asked her father if it was the King she saw. And even though we enjoy watching all your single-life-adventures, we like it the best when you and LeBrede share a bed, maybe spooning a bit with your alpine thighs.
The boss of all the other bosses aside from Asgeir. The world’s kindest bad guy. The tallest short man I know. Oscar meets everything with enthusiasm, passion, icecold realism and ofcourse, a large quantity of humor. And humor must indeed be said to be the common thread in the show that is “Oscar” (not to be confused with the UKErevue 1968 with the same name). Nothing is sacred, but everything is worth messing with. The show may take many shapes and play on many different strings, but regardless of shape or form, very fex shows are as pleasureable as this one, time and again. - Regards, Didrik
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We have seen you on top, and we have shared in the grey days. There is no doubt that you take care of those around you. You are kind as the day is long, great at seeing those around you and always put others before yourself. We are proud to have had you as our chief, and we are immensely happy that you are our friend. We look forward to the time ahead and to see everything you’ll do in the future. Most of all, we look forward to Uncle Oscar teaching our kids to pop a beer using a knife, and relaxing alongside you by the pool in Italy with some ‘spritz. Big hug from UKEstyret 2018
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Beer tasting 101 – an ok course Julie Westergaard Karlsen Journalist
Hanna Bruun Tørnby Photographer
Believe it or not, we are not talking about the Buddy Week. Beer tasting 101, as the name suggests, is a beginner’s course where you taste classic, established types of beer. “I won’t offend people. The wrong beer at the wrong time may make some people think ‘never again’ ”, warns course leader Hafsteinn Snæland. He initiates the course with a «cheers», and then we’re started. The Students’ Thirst During the course, we got a crash course in the history and structure of beer, but the atmosphere was never really serious. The focus was on the beer tasting. “I don’t know if I’ve covered everything, but I’m tired of talking”, Snæland exclaimed at some point, and we all moved on to the next beer. We were served eight beers during the course, all ales, and all full of taste. Buying one additional beer was also recommended: The Students’ Thirst. The students were thirsty so The Students’ Thirst was purchased.
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Beer 101 Beer was traditionally made from water, malt, hops and yeast. Malt is germinated cereal grain that has been dried, and it gives the richness and sweetness to the beer. Hops give a bitterness and aroma, and is a natural preservative. Yeast create the carbondioxide and alcohol, and gives taste. Hundreds of different types of yeast can be used, but the beer is usually defined on whether it is overfermented (ale) or under-fermented (lager). In Norway, kveik is traditionally used. It is a yeast that breaks all rules, according to Snæland. In Germany and Norway, they used to have strict rules for purity, and ingredients other than water, malt, hops and yeast were not allowed. Belgium had a slightly different attitude*, and added sugar, spices and fruit in their beer. The Belgian wheat-based beer we tasted, Hoegaarden Wit, contained the traditional ingredients: orange peel and coriander seeds. *More like a “fuck off, we do what we want”-attitude
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Hefenweizen
Weihenstephaner, Germany
German wheat beer
Yeast dominance
Hoegaarden Wit
Hoegaarden, Belgium
Wit
Yeast dominance
Nut Brown Ale
Samuel Smiths, England
Brown Ale
Malt dominance
London Porter
Fullers, England
Porter
Malt dominance
Glade Professir
PmB, Norway
NEIPA
Hops dominance
American IPA
Nøgne Ø, Norway
IPA
Hops dominance
Rodenbach Grand Cru
Rodenbach, Belgium
Flanders red
Yeast and malt dominance
Silly Vanilly
PmB, Norway
Imperial stout
Malt dominance
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Glass of beer Who is course leader Hafsteinn Snæland? Course leader Hafsteinn Snæland is probably somewhat overqualified to hold a beginners course. In addition to being the kitchen manager and brewing manager at Vitenparken, he is also certified beer judge, educated as a beer sommelier and last bit not least a beer enthusiast.
Beer tasting How to taste a beer There is a difference in tasting and drinking beer. Norwegian commercial beer -beer from a bigger company that you can buy in a super market- you drink. Other beers should preferably be tasted;
Which commercial beer is your favourite? 1. Look at the beer – is it light or dark, clear Tuborg Green – mostly because I or cloudy? have spent a lot of time in Denmark. 2. Smell the beer – is it fruity, smoky or The only thing they sell more of than spicy? Tuborg in Denmark, is bananas. 3. Taste the beer – and taste properly, don’t sip. Sipping is for wine. Which type of beer do you prefer? It varies. Right now, it is Flanders Red.
Beer drinking How should beer be served? If you were to taste beer, it should be served in a glass, not a bottle. Preferably, from a tulip shaped glass. If you don’t have that available, you can use a wine glass or a cognac glass. Students prefer a colder beer, but it isn’t always the best alternative. The temperature should be two degrees higher than the alcohol percentage.
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THE STUDENT DEMOCRACY – AN OVERVIEW As a student at NMBU, you have many opportunities to get involved with the student life. So many in fact, that it can be a bit overwhelming. This article will function as a simple introduction to give you a bit of insight into all the different student organs. Faculties and Learned Societies At all the faculties there are faculty boards and Learned Societies that take care of the social activities and serve as a bridge between the students and working life. They are the ones behind the Buddy Week, company presentations, company tours and several other social events, for example the Christmas parties. The size of the different societies varies, and for some educational courses, it is possible to join more than one learned society. If you are unsure of what happens at your faculty or course, you can find the different ones on Facebook.
The student democracy The main pillar of the student democracy is the student. Each class chooses a representative who will bring issues from the class to the student council, and from the council back to the class. The student council will introduce relevant issues and problems regarding their faculty, and discuss cases brought to the student parliament. The student parliament is the highest organ of the student democracy, and they take on cases that effect the whole university. They also fill many positions with important functions in branches outside of the student democracy. The Student Council There are in total 475 elected positions at NMBU. These are mostly class representatives, an important job that gives insight to the happenings inside of the
Chemistry, Biotechnology and Food Science: Molekylet School of Economics and Business: Optimum Science and Technology (umbrella organization): Teknikum Sustainable water and sanitation: Aquariås Geomatics: Atlas Data science: DataSci Building technique and architecture: Fagverket Industrial economics: Indøk NMBU Environmental physics: Miljøfysikerne Teacher in science: La stå Machine-, process- and product development: Tannhjulet Applied robotics: Robotnik Renewable energy: Energiforeningen Biology, plant science and environmental- and natural resources: Hemulen Livestock science, aquaculture or equestrian: Husdyrklanen Nature based tourism: Natura Innova Ecology and nature management, nature management, and ecology: Naturforvalterlaget Forestry: Skogbrukerforeningen Landscape architecture/landscape engineer: Terra forma Property law, property development, urban and regional planning: Jordskifterlaget International Environmental and Development Studies (IEDS), International Relations (IR), International Environmental Studies (IE), Global Development Studies (ID), Landscape Architecture for Global Sustainability: Globalis Veterinarian: Veterinærmedisinsk studentforening (VSF) Animal care: Dyrepleiernes studentforening (DSF) 38 Issue 01 Year 75
different faculties. Class representatives make up most of the seats in the student council. On the student council’s general assembly, which happens once a year, both the president and the vice-president are chosen, as well as representatives for the faculty’s educations committee, nomination committee, research committee, hiring committee and student parliament representatives. If any of these interests you, you can come to the student council’s general assembly, and maybe join the elections. A new thing this semester is a seminar, organized by the student board, where the newly appointed class representatives will get to know the inner workings of the student democracy, and what their role will entail. This is during the student council’s general assembly, held the 22nd of April, regardless of which faculty you belong to. The student Parliament The student parliament consists of 25 parliament representatives from the different faculties. How many there are from each faculty, is decided by the size of the faculty. The student board is also represented, along with other important functions such as the control committee, election officials and chairing meetings. All students have the right to speak and may speak their case to the council at the Student parliament. All files and summaries are published on NMBUs homepage, as well as in “Studentdemokratiet” on Canvas. The student board The student board is responsible for the student democracy’s daily operations. Starting spring 2020 the structure will change, and the student board will consist of three fully paid positions. They are represented at different boards and committees at NMBU and keep in contact with the local NSO (Norwegian Student Association). They are chosen by digital elections every spring, and every student is allowed a vote.
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Other representatives and positions There are also students represented outside of the student democracy. In all committees and boards that make decisions affecting students, there will be a student representative speaking the student’s case. Among other things, two representatives for the faculty board are chosen, as well as two for the university board. They are chosen by secret ballots. A male representative during the spring, and a female one during autumn.
Each programme also has their own programme council to help decide how they will develop further. The amount chosen and how they get elected vary from faculty to faculty. Some are chosen among the representatives in the different classes, while others are elected during the Learned Society’s general assembly. This is one of the most influential positions you can have, and your word hold a lot of weight. A similar position exists at a university level in the educations committee. These representatives are elected at the student parliament and work on cases related to the educations at NMBU.
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Why apply as student representative The student board leader, Tord Hauge, says that the student democracy is about two things; understanding what the students want, and make it happen. The student democracy is a way to make things happen! You have the possibility to change what is not working, and further develop what can be improved. There are many opportunities to explore, which is backed up by the broad range of the committees. If you care about the professors being good at teaching, that research should be relevant to the students, every student getting a good place to live, everyone feeling included, the beginning of the semester being the best it can be, or that the students in general are doing ok, you have your opportunity through the student democracy. Show up at the general assembly this spring, or at a student parliament! «Our representatives are invaluable partners in the development of NMBU School of Economics and Business. The students might surpass us in intellect in many areas, and they have a different perspective. Asking a student will probably result in some sound advice. And that is a good thing! Our goal is for the students to see a direct link between them voicing their ideas and changes done to both the education and the faculty. We have changed many things because of the student’s ideas. To improve NMBU School of Economics and Business we are totally dependent on the student’s ideas! - Gro Ladegård, Dean at NMBU School of Economics and Business Guro Størdal Journalist
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THE STUDENT BOARD Student board members Participates in: Student Parliament and other councils at NMBU (such as the Education committee and the Learning Environments committee). Works politically at the Student Parliment and day to day management of the Student Democracy
Student Board President Participates in: Student Parliament, Principals management team, arbeidsmiljøutvalget, other councils and associations. Works: politically at the Student Parliament and with the day to day workings of the Student Democracy. Keep in touch with the Norwegian Student Association
STUDENT Class representative Chosen by: each class Participates in: the Student council Works with: cases on a faculty level
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The faculties research committee Participates in: the Student Council and the research committee Works with: Giving advice and relevant pointers regarding research
Programme council representative Chosen: for each program Participates in: the Programme Council Works with: developing their educational program
The faculties Hiring committee Participates in: The Student council and the Hiring committee Works with: deciding who to hire on the faculty by request from the recommendations committee
STUDENT COUNCIL Student council president Participates in: the Student council Works with: being the president of the Student council and with cases on a faculty level Student council Vice-President Chosen: at the faculties general assembly Participates in: the Student council Works with: the Student council president and with cases on a faculty level
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The faculties Recommendations committee Participates in: the Student Council and the Recommendations committee Works with: the applications and interviews when the faculty is hiring The faculties Academic Affairs committee Participates in: the Student Council and the Academic Affairs committee Works with: strategy regarding education
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Other local positions in the Student Democracy • Control committee • Head of meetings • Election officials
ELECTED DURING THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ELECTED AT THE STUDENT PARLIAMENT LOCAL ASSOCIATIONS = FACULTY LEVEL ENTRAL ASSOCIATIONS = UNIVERSITY LEVEL
OTHER CENTRAL ASSOCIATIONS Faculty Board representative Participates in: the Faculty Board (and the Student Board) NMBUs Academic Affairs committee Participates in: the Student Parliament and the Student committee Works with: cases regarding education at NMBU Central admissions committee Participates in: Central admissions committee Works with: evaluating and classification of applicants without normal grades in upper high Learning Environment committee (LEM) Participates in: LEM Works with: Making sure that NMBUs learning environment is up to par. Research communication at NMBU NMBUs research committee Participates in: the Student Parliament and NMBUs research committee Works with: cases regarding research and research communication at NMBU Committee for the semesters best proffessor Participates in: their own meeting Works with: organization, combing through nominations, as well as choosing the best teacher of the semester
University Board representatives Participates in: The Student Parliament and the University Board Works with: Strategies, plans of action, budget and accounting NSO – delegates (Norwegian Student association) Participates in: NSOs national congress Works with: representing NMBU at the national congress, as well as during meetings leading up to it Representatives for the SiÅs Board Participates in: the Student Parliament and the SiÅs board Works with: stategic and economic management of the Student Welfare Organization Research ethics committees Participates i: Reseach ethics committees Works with: Promoting ethical concioussness, counselling, approval of research projects. Buddy general Participates in: The Buddy board Works with: organizing the buddy week, President of the buddy board, acts as a middle man between the Buddy leaders and NMBU Complaints committee Participates in: Complaints committee Works with: processing the complaints regarding formal errors during exams and annullment of exams or tests if one suspects cheating
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No 30-year crisis for Swingklubben Julie Westergaard Karlsen Journalist
Swingklubben Snurrebass (the swingclub) was founded 30 years ago and has therefore invited us to come for a visit. I myself have said that I’ll join “next Thursday” the last five years, so saying no to this didn’t feel right. An easy-going jubilant The swingclub Snurrebass meet twice a week- Mondays and Thursdays. Beginner courses are the first Thursday every month, but as cocky as I am, I show up at one of the advanced courses. After all, I have danced at parties a couple of times, and no one has been hurt yet. The course leaders are accommodating and nice and give me and some other newbies an intimate crash course. I understand quickly that if my dancing has yet to hurt anyone, it is due to luck, and not an innate talent for swing. After just a few minutes, I am told to dance with my hips, not my knees. Ouch. I am further taken down a peg when I realize I have to make use of a plastic cup if I want some water, whereas everyone else brought their own water bottle- as requested in the Facebook group. Tuntreet is not going to become a eco-friendly beacon just yet. Despite my mishaps I am warmly welcomed by the spinning tops (snurrebass), especially the board members present; Veronica Holm, Steinar Nicolaisen, Synne Mathilde Tande-Petersen and Carl Henrik SyvertsenKobbeltvedt. They describe the club as very easy-going, but that it’s easy to keep busy if that’s what you want. Especially now with the anniversary. Swing’it Dixie and Swing’it Everything A committee just for the anniversary has been made, and together with Samfunnet 42 Issue 01 Year 75
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they have managed to get Swing’it Dixieband to come to Ås. This is sort of our answer to the anniversary revues, says the board. However they don’t need any excuse to invite to pre-parties and classes. Weekend classes are once per semester, and they usually come together for a pre-party before concerts with appropriate swingvibes: for example the Staut-concert which they all look forward to. - But can’t you dance swing to everything?
I have danced swing to Rockebodega
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- Yeah, I have seen almost everything, answers Synne Mathilde - I have danced swing to Rockebodega (the rock bodega) Steinar adds. Packed anniversary However- the Swingclub has lots of other stuff on the agenda than just the Swing’it Dixie band. Among other things, they’re having a Swingbaluba, with plans to invite the different clubs to a smashing birthday party. Among their dearest guests are the Student Big Band at NMBU. Their relationship is very friendly, and the swing club is often invited to dance during rehearsals and such. “Dancing to live music is always better” I am told.
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They also want to make their yearly balls a bit extra. This is the only event, except for weekend courses, only open to members. – But you can join that same day! Good memories
We would always have fun, we were always sweaty In relation to the jubilee, I had the pleasure talking to a old couple; Kornelius Paulsen and Kine Grøndahl. Kine was active from 2007-2010, while Kornerlius was active from 2005-2011. Kine was a part of it when the characteristic pink shirts were
made. – They were sewn in 2010 for a performance where they danced not just swing, but tango as well.
we were not believed. Kornelius starts reminiscing excursions and rankings
– What is your best memory from this time? – My best memory with the swing club wasn’t just one event, but the overall atmosphere and community, Kine tells us.
– The best memory from that period was when we went to Oslo and joined Oslo Open. Tonje Yndestad and I placed second.
– We would always have fun, we were always sweaty and we would every week get yelled at by the janitor for “spreading potato starch on the floors for better glide”. We would always leave so much extra clean up. The truth is, the dancing turned the wax into dust, it was not potato starch, but
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Double the love-chances? I myself have a friend who found love the old school way; by being asked to dance. Now that Valentine ’s Day is just around the corner; I have to ask: “is it normal to find love at Swing class?” Turns out a few are guilty of this themselves. After mulling it over for a bit, the conclusion comes; -It does boost your chances of love.
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Local Climate Litigation in a Global Perspective
Herman Bjørnson Hagen Journalist Ingrid Johanne Tangvik Translator
This decade started with large clouds of smoke from the other side of the globe. Australia was in flames, biodiversity is at risk, and areas of our Earth are becoming increasingly difficult to live in. Now, the Ås students may not be the ones who need to be reminded of the climate and environmental issues, but that doesn’t make it any less relevant. The environment is no longer considered local; it crosses borders. These days, this is also particularly relevant in small Norway. On January 23rd, the most recent verdict in the climate lawsuit came from Borgarting Court of Appeal. The environmental organizations lost in this round, and the state was acquitted of violating the Constitution’s environmental section § 112. The environmental organizations say in their press release that they are not satisfied with the verdict, but they emphasize that the verdict is a big step in the right direction. Norway has long been able to sit back on the fact that only emissions from petroleum production are included in the climate accounts, but the new judgment stipulates that emissions from the use of petroleum from the Norwegian continental shelf will also be part of the discussion. In practice, the climate action case is a matter of principle around an environmentally friendly and sustainable interpretation of the environmental clause, and this global perspective is particularly important in the interpretation. This is what the leaders of environmental organizations are saying about the new judgment (quotes from the environmental organizations’ press release): - This is a big step closer to victory. The Court of Appeal affirms that the Constitution’s environmental clause is a right. All emissions must be viewed in a context and that emissions from the use of oil from Norwegian oil abroad are relevant under the environmental section, says Greenpeace Norway’s leader Frode Pleym.
This is a big step closer to victory. Frode Pleym, leader
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- Granting of new licenses for oil drilling in the Barents Sea in violation of Section 112 of the Constitution. - The Norwegians Grandparents Climate Campaign and Friends of the Earth Norway as party helpers - The plaintiffs lost in Oslo District Court in November 2017, appealed to the Borgarting Court of Appeal
- Norway’s first Climate Court case
http://www.klimasøksmål.no/om-saken/
Why do we baptize?
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Ever since Jesus asked us to baptize, people have been seeking baptism. Baptism is a mystery. Words cannot fully describe what is happening. The water is poured in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. By the gospel, the living Word, water becomes a source of grace. Baptism gives us part of the Easter story of Jesus who died and rose from the grave. Our tradition is that children are carried to baptism. We celebrate the new life and put the child in the hands of God. Parents make many choices for their children. When a child is baptized, parents and godparents respond yes on the child’s behalf. But it is never too late to get baptized. When youth and adults are baptized, they respond yes themselves. Even then, godparents are ready to help the baptized to live in baptism and faith in Jesus. Bible stories, prayer, communion and church affiliation are part of the blessing of baptism. The water of the Christian baptism is a sign that holds both life and death. Water is our foundation of life and at the same time a threat. When we celebrate baptism, we therefore also speak of and distance ourselves from what is hurtful and against God’s will. We do this jointly when we forsake the devil and profess faith. Baptism does not shield us from evil, sin, and destructive powers. It gives us a promise and a hope that the forces of life are stronger, and that God forgives us and cleanses us of all injustice. Baptism brings fellowship with Christ and with Christian siblings in our local church and in the worldwide church. This community extends over time and space: for there is one faith, one baptism, one church. What we get in Baptism gives courage and strength to love God and our neighbour. Baptism brings fellowship with Christ and with Christian siblings in our local church and in the worldwide church. This community extends over time and space: for there is one faith, one baptism, one church. What we get in Baptism gives courage and strength to love God and our neighbour. Baptism is a gift of God, given by gracJAe, three handfuls of water, poured into the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit to eternal life. We are going into the future together with Christ. TRANSLATED BY: INGRID JOHANNE TANGVIK
Sigurd A. Bakke is the student priest at NMBU. You will find Sigurd’s office in the basement to the left in the clock building. the student priest is available if you should need somebody to speak to. He is available for drop-ins on wednesdays 11:00-15:00, and is also available for appointments on other days. Appointments can be made to sigurd.bakke@as.kommune.no
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Skaal FFD! Skaal Skriver! Skaal $paregris! Skaal Hunkatter! Skaal Qlturelle samt Xklusive! Skaal Pusekatter! Skaal Tora samt Thorvald! Det nye Tiaaret er godt i Gang, samt Agrarmetropolen florerer af flittige Studenter. De trasker i alle slags Retninger med klare Maal i Siktet, dog kan de ligevel være af meget ulige Slag. Mon tro om det er Lesesal, Eika eller Samfunnet der er Maalet i Dag. Skaal for at have forskjellige Maal her i Livet! Januarblokk er over, samt godt er det! Naa venter et skikkelig Kick-off med Valentourettes samt Hunkatter glæder sig til all den Kildebrygg der skal konsumeres. Dende Kvelden er Qlturens Høiborg aller best, saa ta Turen indom for en heidundranes Fest! Skaal for god norsk Rock samt undagjort Blokk! Allerede 30. Januar er Døren til QH aapen for nysgjerrige Studiner. Lurer du paa hva det indebærer at være Qlturell? Kanskje det er Svar at finde? Møt opp kl. 19.60 for at blive kjent med Kattene. Skaal for at prøve at komme sig gjendom det trange Naaløiet! Qlturell Hilsen FFD Hanne, Skriver Tiril samt $paregris Marie
Godt nyttår til alle på Agrarmetropolen! Nytt år, nye muligheter, nye låter og nye medlemmer. Storbandet har i år et stort ønske om å endelig få fylt opp alle rekkene, for å klare dette trenger vi DIN hjelp. Det har seg nemlig sånn at saxofonister ikke er det enkleste å komme over her på Ås. I år er vi spesielt på utkikk etter deg som spiller altsax eller barisax. Er du den vi leter etter eller kjenner du noen som spiller og kunne tenke seg å søke den eldste musikkforeningen her på Ås? Da sender du en mail til stumb1912@ gmail.com og kanskje blir du den heldige som får spille med oss og får kjenne på hvordan det er å være artist på samfunnet. Nyttårshilsener fra Studentstorbandet ved NMBU st.1912
Nok et semester er i gang, og F&F starter naturligvis året med et pang. Skole og januarblokk har startet for fullt, men et par turer til samfunnet er da ikke harmfullt? Vi håper juleferien har behandlet dere godt, og at alle har hatt det veldig flott. Endelig er det nytt semester, og vi gleder oss til å varte opp til flere fester. Det er mye gøy i vente, vi håper dere er spente! Det er på tide å invitere nye frøkner til fest! Vi inviterer til infovors i huset, der vi serverer godt i kruset. Kom til oss for et uforpliktende vors i Herumveien 20A kl. 19, der festen deretter går videre til samfunnet. Kom som du er med en venn eller 5, vi møter deg uansett med en god fest og en stor klem. Hvis det er noe du lurer på og du er på søken, er det bare å ta tak i en blå frøken. Lurer du på hvem vi er eller hva vi gjør, svarer vi med et smil uansett om det er på eika eller sør. Vil du bare oppleve en god fest eller føler et kall til oss blå, er ikke dette invitasjonen du vil avslå. Xoxo, Forfatterfrøken
Etter en avslappende og grønn jul vender vi tilbake til Norges frodigste og bedårende universitet. Håper alle har hatt en fortreffelig juleferie, med familie og venner! Julens inntak av akevitt og juleøl føler vi var en passende oppvarming til kommende semester. Med januarblokk vel overstått, og karakterer fra desember mottatt (med hovmod eller forakt), sier vi oss godt i gang og klar for et nytt løp. Vi ser frem til et elskverdig og innholdsrikt 2020, og har mye delikatesser på planen fremover. Vår premiere av ridderturneringen «Tvekamp» i fjor var en stor suksess, dette er noe vi ser frem til å arrangere på nytt til våren! Gled dere «Education begins the gentleman, but reading, good company and reflection must finish him» - John Locke
Hvem skulle trodd at det var januar Når gresset er grønt og bakken er bar Ski blir erstattet med rulleskøyter Mye banking i min vegg, men ingen som brøyter Blir det en vår uten Karskrennj og Kurt Stilles Snart er det shortsvær og pølser som grilles Men uansett vær og vind blir det nok bra med infovors, opptak, fagdager og miniUKA Vi ser frem til et nytt år, ja nytt tiår, på Agrarmetropolen til å ta på oss kjolen og prokrastinere på skolen Og om du har kommet deg ut av vinterdvalen så sees vi 21.februar i Festsalen
2020 er over oss, og spenningen for det nye tiåret er til å ta og føle på. Vil selvstyrte biler og flyvende hover boards bli en realitet før vi trekker inn på 30-tallet? Hvem vet? Men vi gå spennende tider i møte. Ved agrarmetropolen går ting i sin vante tralt med håp om gode konte-guder og vellykkede gradsoppgaver. Semesterstart nærmer seg med stormskritt, og mange av oss puster lettet ut over å ha sikret iallfall 5 poeng i januarblokk. Koneklubben freidig vil med dette ønske alle et freidig og flott semester. Og til dere som er ute etter det lille ekstra i studenttilværelsen her på Ås, vil vi ønske velkommen til infovors 1. februar! Med ønske om et freidig og kulinarisk 2020, Koneklubben Freidig
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